Starting a School Year SafelyScience teachers have additional responsibilities that may not apply to other teachers. Hands-on activities with chemicals, living specimens, or scientific equipment may create hazards for students in science classrooms. To set the stage for a safe and successful school year, address potential hazards at the beginning. View »

Nine Safe Practices for the Microbiology LaboratoryTreat all microorganisms as potential pathogens. While the majority of microorganisms are not pathogenic to humans and have never been shown to cause illness, under unusual circumstances a few microorganisms that are not normally pathogenic can act as pathogens. View »

Chemical Accidents & SpillsLearn how to quickly assess and handle chemical accidents and avoid dangerous situations in your laboratory. Get started with these general guidelines. View »

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the LabAn important obligation of every science laboratory teacher is to provide students with the proper safety equipment. You need to understand the differences between the various options for PPE in order to outfit your lab properly. View »

Start the School Year SafelyYour safety requirements are unique to the grade level and specific activities in your classroom. However, primary laboratory safety rules for the school science program are reasonably generic. View »

Pregnancy and Dissection of Carosafe® SpecimensOccasionally we are asked if it is safe for pregnant women to participate in dissection activities using specimens preserved in Carosafe®. The following information is intended to help women discuss this question with their physicians. It can also be used to help schools decide whether or not to allow or require pregnant staff or students to participate in dissection activities. View »